J62 · Software and IT Services · 35 regions

Generative AI tools usage rate (ages 16–74)

Norway had the highest generative AI tools usage rate (ages 16–74) in 2025, at 56.3%, ahead of Denmark (48.4%) and Switzerland (47%).

  • 56.3% Latest · Norway · 2025
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  • 35 Records · 35 regions · 2025

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Each region's latest published value, the 6 largest of 35. Periods differ where publishers release on different schedules; the period sits under each name.

Fig 1 · J62 · 35 regions Annual

Generative AI tools usage rate (ages 16–74) by region

6 largest of 35 regions, 2025

Generative AI tools usage rate (ages 16–74) by regionSelected latest values by region. Periods are labelled individually. Bars start at zero; source records and value types are in the table below.Norway · 202556.3%Denmark · 202548.4%Switzerland · 202547%Estonia · 202546.6%Malta · 202546.5%Finland · 202546.3%
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Generative AI tools usage rate (ages 16–74) by region
RegionPeriodSourceTypeValue
Norway2025EurostatActual56.3%
Denmark2025EurostatActual48.4%
Switzerland2025EurostatActual47%
Estonia2025EurostatActual46.6%
Malta2025EurostatActual46.5%
Finland2025EurostatActual46.3%
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35 records · 35 regions · 2025. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.

Generative AI tools usage rate (ages 16–74): every record, grouped by region, newest first.
Period Value Source Type
Norway 1 record
2025 56.3% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Denmark 1 record
2025 48.4% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Switzerland 1 record
2025 47% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Estonia 1 record
2025 46.6% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Malta 1 record
2025 46.5% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Finland 1 record
2025 46.3% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Ireland 1 record
2025 44.9% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Kosovo 1 record
2025 44.9% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Netherlands 1 record
2025 44.7% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Cyprus 1 record
2025 44.2% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Greece 1 record
2025 44.1% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Luxembourg 1 record
2025 42.5% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Belgium 1 record
2025 42% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Sweden 1 record
2025 42% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Austria 1 record
2025 39.4% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Portugal 1 record
2025 38.7% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Spain 1 record
2025 37.9% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Slovenia 1 record
2025 37.6% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
France 1 record
2025 37.5% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Lithuania 1 record
2025 36.9% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Czechia 1 record
2025 35.4% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Latvia 1 record
2025 33.4% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Germany 1 record
2025 32.3% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Slovakia 1 record
2025 30.8% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Hungary 1 record
2025 29.6% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Croatia 1 record
2025 27.5% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Albania 1 record
2025 27.3% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Poland 1 record
2025 22.7% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Bulgaria 1 record
2025 22.5% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
North Macedonia 1 record
2025 22% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 record
2025 20.3% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Italy 1 record
2025 19.9% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Serbia 1 record
2025 18.6% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Romania 1 record
2025 17.8% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025
Turkiye 1 record
2025 17.2% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2025

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Definition
Percentage of individuals aged 16 to 74 who used generative artificial intelligence tools in the last 3 months.
Measure
One slice of Consumer AI adoption ( counting rule: last 3 months, form: share ) . Share of adults or consumers utilizing artificial intelligence tools or applications. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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What is the latest generative AI tools usage rate (ages 16–74)?

Norway had the highest generative AI tools usage rate (ages 16–74) in 2025, at 56.3%, ahead of Denmark (48.4%) and Switzerland (47%).

Which country has the highest generative AI tools usage rate (ages 16–74)?

Norway, at 56.3% in 2025. 35 countries published figures for that period.

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